April 9, 2020 | Help Keep Us Afloat!
Help us keep cruising for another 105 years! Spring has sprung in Louisville and, while that usually means lots […]
August 20, 2019 | New Belle of Louisville Leadership Selected
Thursday, August 8 (Louisville, Ky.) Waterfront Development Corporation (WDC) officials announced today that Krista Snider, a nonprofit professional with extensive […]
July 2, 2019 | David Karem, Long-time Director of Waterfront Development Efforts, to Retire
Louisville, KY: After serving as the President of the Waterfront Development Corporation for 33 years, David Karem has announced he […]
March 12, 2018 | Best Outdoor Experience – THE BELLE OF LOUISVILLE RIVERBOAT TOURS
If you need a break from bourbon, one of the best options in Louisville is to take a cruise on […]
January 17, 2018 | 2018 Forecastle Festival
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 17, 2018 FORECASTLE FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES INITIAL 2018 LINEUP Chris Stapleton, Arcade Fire and Modest […]
November 10, 2017 | 2017 Best of the Best, American Bus Association Award
Two iconic Louisville attractions named Best of the Best American Bus Association’s Destinations magazine honors local venues LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Oct. […]
August 11, 2017 | Louisville Regatta Grand Prix Roars into Louisville August 18 – 20
Louisville, Ky. – August 10, 2017 – International Outboard Grand Prix (IOGP) Powerboats will take control of Louisville’s waterfront on […]
July 3, 2017 | Belle to host special “I am Ali” McAlpine Locks cruise on July 6
Belle of Louisville will host special McAlpine Locks cruise as part of the I Am Ali Celebration Louisville, Kentucky – […]
May 11, 2017 | There’s a New Lady in Town
There’s a New Lady in Town Former Georgia Queen gets a new berth, new name at Louisville Waterfront Park Louisville, Kentucky […]
March 22, 2017 | Belle of Louisville to acquire 565-passenger Georgia Queen
Louisville, Kentucky – The Belle of Louisville is launching an exciting new era that will result in expanded opportunities for visitors […]
February 2, 2017 | Mightily & The Community Foundation of Louisville helps launch a new website!
We are so excited about this website! We were in development for the better part of 2016 and launched in […]
July 23, 2016 | Chief Engineer set to retire after 33 years of service
Chief Engineer James (Jim) A. McCoy Jim McCoy’s career began onboard the Steamer Belle of Louisville in March of 1975. […]
May 7, 2016 | Half Price Deals Through The End Of May
For the remainder of the month of May, the city of Louisville will be celebrating what we like to call […]
December 1, 2015 | Holiday Gift Certificate Promotion!
Happy Holidays from the Belle of Louisville and Spirit of Jefferson! Between December 1st and December 19th, 2014, we’re including […]
May 9, 2015 | Home Depot to host 2nd volunteer day for the Belle of Louisville
Louisville, KY: For the second year in a row, Home Depot will be hosting a volunteer and renovation day for […]
April 23, 2015 | Assistant Food and Beverage Supervisor Needed
ASSISTANT FOOD AND BEVERAGE SUPERVISOR / SEASONAL PURSER ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Coordinates concessions, photos and souvenir retail sales operations on assigned […]
March 26, 2015 | Weather in 2015 off to a rocky start
If you live in Louisville then you’re accustomed to crazy weather. Freezing rain one day and hot and sunny the […]
February 24, 2015 | Belle of Louisville Job Fair
Belle of Louisville Hiring Seasonal Workers Job Fair scheduled for February 28 The Belle of Louisville is looking for smiling […]
February 18, 2015 | Delta Queen Purchase Finalized
LEGENDARY DELTA QUEEN PURCHASE FINALIZED CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (Feb. 16, 2015) – DQSC, LLC (dba The Delta Queen Steamboat Company) a […]
February 6, 2015 | Spirit Goes To Shipyard
The Spirit of Jefferson will spend the next few weeks at Jeffboat, the nation’s largest inland shipbuilder, located right across […]
March 11, 2014 | Belle of Louisville Hiring Seasonal Workers
Job Fair scheduled for March 15 Louisville, KY: The Belle of Louisville is looking for many smiling faces to apply […]
February 25, 2014 | Rebuilt engines aboard the Belle
Louisville, KY: The Belle of Louisville began her 100th birthday celebration a few months early today as she unveiled newly […]
October 17, 2013 | The Belle turns 99!
Louisville, KY: Come celebrate the Belle of Louisville’s 99th birthday on her party cruise, Sunday, October 20, 2013 from 2:00-4:00 […]
July 18, 2013 | The Spirit of Jefferson Celebrates 50 Years!
The Belle of Louisville’s sister boat, the Spirit of Jefferson, will celebrate her 50th birthday on July 27, 2013! The […]
April 26, 2013 | The Belle of Louisville embraces social media
You CAN teach an old boat new tricks! The nearly century old Steamboat Belle of Louisville is taking on a […]
January 15, 2013 | Valentine’s Day Dinner Cruises aboard the Spirit of Jefferson
The Spirit of Jefferson will be hosting three Dinner Cruises for you and your loved one this Valentine’s day, as […]
January 1, 2013 | The Belle helps you with your New Year’s Resolutions
The Belle of Louisville & Waterfront Park help with your New Year’s Resolutions for 2013 1. Get in shape/lose weight […]
December 28, 2012 | Louisville’s Top Accolades 2012
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (December 28, 2012) – As Louisville celebrates being named Lonely Planet’s “Top U.S. Travel Destination for 2013,” the […]
October 1, 2012 | Belle of Louisville Shows Support for Breast Cancer Awareness
Louisville, KY – October is nationally recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness month. Two of Louisville’s National Historic Landmarks are wearing […]
September 26, 2012 | America’s Last Steamboat: The Belle Of Louisville
Posted by Used York City on Wednesday, September 26, 2012 Louisville provided me the opportunity to cross something off my […]
September 23, 2012 | Belle of Louisville paddles through McAlpine Lock
Text by Angela Shoemaker/Special to The Courier-Journal The Belle of Louisville embarked on an unusual sightseeing tour Sunday that included […]
June 29, 2012 | We Are the World – Visitors from 50 States & 22 Countries Rode the Belle in 2010
Visitors from every state in the U.S. rode the Belle last year. As expected, a large number of passengers came […]
June 25, 2012 | Belle of Louisville and Spirit of Jefferson Rock Out with Fireworks Cruises
Both the Belle of Louisville and Spirit of Jefferson return with their popular fireworks cruises the week of July of […]
May 29, 2012 | Belle of Louisville Brings Back Comedy Caravan Cruises
By popular request, the Belle of Louisville is renewing a partnership with Comedy Caravan to offer a series of late […]
December 6, 2011 | Filson explores river heritage
The Filson Historical Society is featuring an exhibit that focuses on the history and culture of steamboats, including their link […]
November 3, 2009 | KET Electronic Belle Field Trip
Exciting news! The website for the new “KET Electronic Field Trip to the Belle of Louisville” is online! In addition to […]
June 5, 2009 | Lookin’ @ Louisville Podcast Featuring Belle
The video broadcast showcases Louisville’s art, culture, dining, and attractions scene. Audiences are taken through the Belle of Louisville, and […]
